Why Not?, by Taghreed Najjar (Obs. in Arabic)

For thirty years, Samia’s father never missed a single day of work—until one day, he fell ill and couldn’t go out to wake people up for Suhoor. Knowing how dedicated her father is to his duty, Samia decides to take his place for one night until he recovers. But will her father accept her stepping into the role of the Musaharati? And how will the villagers react?
A touching story that highlights values such as courage and solidarity while showcasing cherished Ramadan traditions. It transports readers to the enchanting village of Lifta in Palestine during the 1930s.


Taghreed Najjar, was awarded the 2021 Jordanian State Award for children Literature. She has been a several time nominee for the Astrid Lindgren award and a several-time winner and short listee of the Etisalat Prize for Arabic Children’s Literature. Her YA novel Whose Doll is This? Won the YA book of the year (2019)

With a portfolio spanning 4 decades, Taghreed – a multifaceted author - writes picture books, middle grade and young adult books. Her picture books have become classics that are read and enjoyed by generations. While her YA novels have found great success in addressing difficult subjects reflecting political and cultural realities in the region.
Several of Najjar’s books have been recommended by “White Ravens” and several have been translated to languages including English, Italian, Swedish, Danish, French and Turkish.

Hassan Manasrah completed his studies in applied arts, emphasis on interior design from the University of Balqa’ in Jordan. He also studied fine arts with emphasis on oil painting and took a course in sculpture at the Jordanian National Institute of Arts. He graduated in 2000, and held his first exhibition “Urban Mood” in 2006. He started illustrating for local magazines in 2003., Later on he moved to animation specifically animation for children. He contributed to the production of an animated series “Pink Panther and Pals” produced by “Rubicon & MGM”. He also illustrated some episodes for a famous children series “Driver Dan’s Story Train” produced by “A Productions Ltd. & BBC”. Hassan illustrated a number of children books published by local and regional publishing houses.

Format: Kartonnage
Språk: Arabiska
Läsålder: 3-8
Antal sidor: 32
Utgivningsdatum: 2013
Förlag: Salwa Publishers
ISBN: 9789957040727